Finance Business Partner

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cardiff is seeking a Finance Business Partner to enhance business performance through financial insight and analysis. The role involves collaboration with operational teams to support strategic decision-making, focusing on forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. Ideal candidates will possess strong FP&A skills and experience in a manufacturing environment, with opportunities for career progression and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Career Progression

Professional Development

Hybrid Working Options

Flexible Hours

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Fully qualified or part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing or product-driven environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Provide analysis of financial and operational performance.
• Communicate complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Mindset

FP&A Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you a commercially minded finance professional with a sharp analytical eye and a passion for driving business performance?

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong FP&A skills and an analytical mindset, ideally with experience in manufacturing or a similar operational environment.

About the Role

As Finance Business Partner, you'll work closely with operational and commercial teams to provide meaningful financial insight that supports strategic decision-making. This role is a key link between finance and the wider business, focused on delivering value through forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning processes
• Provide insightful analysis of financial and operational performance
• Identify risks and opportunities, supporting the business in delivering targets
• Partner with operational teams to understand cost drivers and efficiency opportunities
• Develop and improve financial models and KPIs to drive business performance
• Assist in month-end processes, variance analysis, and reporting
• Communicate complex financial data clearly to non-finance stakeholders

What We're Looking For:

• Fully qualified or part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Strong FP&A skills and a data-driven approach to problem solving
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling abilities
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or product-driven environment is highly desirable
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence
• Comfortable working with large data sets and translating data into actionable insight

What's in it for You:

• The chance to make a real impact in a high-visibility role
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Hybrid working options and flexible hours
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package